The purpose of this paper is to review problems encountered in World Wide Web-based courses delivered at three different educational institutions (i.e., two community colleges and a university) in the metropolitan Phoenix (Arizona) area. Implications are discussed based on distance education theories of interaction. Interaction is a vital issue to…

Knowledge is a necessary condition for any kind of progress in our society, and the teacher is an important factor in transferring knowledge. Distance learning (DL) enables the transfer of knowledge from one place to another. There are different methods of operating DL (videoconference, Internet, satellite), each with its advantages and…

This research report summarizes the results of a study conducted on a group of undergraduates enrolled in an introductory preservice teacher education course. In this study, participants were asked to respond to an open-ended instrument to determine their conceptions about teaching and learning before and after a field experience with public…

The report presents the findings of the PC and Internet Survey, administered to Northern Virginia Community College (NVCC) students in spring 1999. The survey examined NVCC students' access and use of personal computers, e-mail, and the Internet, both at home and at work. The report presents the findings by the gender and race of the respondents.…

The availability of assistive technology (AT) can make a tremendous difference in the ability of an individual to work, even when that individual has a severe disability. In the work context, AT serves several functions: it may make it possible to participate in an education or training program; it may make it possible to get prepared to leave the…

"[I]n difficult economic times, political stakeholders in the technology transfer process usually view success in economic impact terms, and often from short-term and parochial perspectives--how many jobs in my state next year?" Although universities increasingly pressure their technology transfer specialists to become stewards of their…

Describes conferences to be held in Kiel, Germany, April 2-6, 1984; Utrecht, the Netherlands, August 20-25, 1984; and Brisbane, Australia, December 10-20, 1984. Includes topics to be covered and addresses for additional information. A call for papers is included with the Kiel information. (JM)

An interdisciplinary course at Yale University focuses on "The Bomb" as a case study in the cultural consequences of a major technological innovation. The course, relying on documentary/feature film resources, is organized historically and traces the consequences of the innovation through the perspectives of several disciplines.…

In November 1981, the National Science Board (National Science Foundation's policy-making body) established a special commission to assess the quality of secondary school science education and to define and articulate an agenda to encourage state/local government and private organizations to address these issues. Provided is the commission's first…

General West German educational policy does not seem to influence application of new educational technology, which seems more dependent on the commitment of individual teachers, students, parents, and administrators. In addition, federal-state power structure influences related school funding and curriculum development. (Author/MSE)

Through the actions of several complementary bodies and at all educational levels, microelectronics and microcomputing in Scotland are being developed quickly and broadly. However, two problems remain: production, collection, and distribution of quality software and training the majority of teachers. (Author/MSE)

A review of the state of computer use in education includes elementary and secondary education, teacher training, the computer and publishing industries' responses, higher education, home computer use, state and federal policies and programs, current federal projects and trends, and computer use in education as part of a larger social context.…

Discusses developments which should occur in the Wales region by the end of the Microelectronics Education Programme (1984). Indicates that a major curriculum project has been started to enable developments in information technology to be reflected in classrooms, focusing on the production of software and resource materials. (Author/JN)

Discusses science/society interface and difficulties involved in developing realistic science indicators. Topics include: intrinsic vs. extrinsic indicators; four problems society faces as a result of technological activities (toxic chemicals, radioactive wastes, auto safety, cancer); research and development (R&D) priorities; international…

Metropolitan State College's computer support system is described. Unique features of this system include: separate off-campus facilities for both academic and administrative computer support and a system where institutional research and administrative computer services report to the same office. (BH)